This Tuesday, June 25, Roger ROUX, Regional Councilor of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region delegated to marinas, Metropolitan Councilor of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, Mayor of Beaulieu-sur-Mer representing Renaud MUSELIER, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region, Deputy President of the Regions of France, presented the badges to the 31 young people who make up the Regional Marine Guard, alongside Christophe MADROLLE, Regional Advisor, President of the Biodiversity, Sea and coastline, Regional Natural Parks, Risks – Preparation of the World Conservation Congress.
The “Regional Marine Guard” system is the result of a partnership between the State, the French Biodiversity Office and the Southern Region. It pursues the objective of supporting Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and preserving marine environments by hiring young people aged 16 and over for the summer season. This system is financed 70% by European Funds and 30% by the Region. The Region is mobilizing more than €116,000 for this summer season for 31 guards spread across 15 MPAs.
The Regional Marine Guard serving the coast
“National, regional, marine parks, Natura 2000 zones, Coastal Conservatory lands… protected natural spaces represent nearly 50% of the regional coastline. From the Camargue to the Côte d’Azur, our territory has many jewels that we must protect. Congratulations to these young people who are committed to their territory and to preserving it. With Europe, we support them in this exemplary approach, because yes, Europe is useful when we know how to use it”!
Renaud MUSELIER
President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region,
Deputy President of Regions of France
The environment at the heart of the Regional Marine Guard system
The “Regional Marine Guard” system is the result of a partnership between the State, the French Biodiversity Office and the South Region. It pursues the objective of supporting Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and preserving marine environments by hiring young people aged 16 and over for the summer season. It is financed up to 70% by the European Fund for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (FEMPA) and up to 30% by the Region. This year, the Region is mobilizing more than €116,000 for this system. FEMPA is contributing more than €271,000.
31 young people are joining the Regional Marine Guard this year
This year, 15 MPA management structures will benefit from the system, i.e. 31 guards deployed in the territory, namely:
– 2 guards in the commune of Marseille,
– 1 guard in the commune of La Ciotat,
– 2 guards in the commune of Théoule,
– 2 guards in the commune of Antibes,
– 2 guards in the town of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer,
– 5 guards for the Estérel Côte d’Azur Agglomération,
– 2 guards for the Gulf of Saint-Tropez community,
– 3 guards for the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis,
– 2 guards for the Mixed Union of the Côte Bleue Marine Park,
– 2 guards for the Camargue Regional Natural Park,
– 1 guard for the National Society for the Protection of Nature, for the Camargue National Reserve,
– 2 guards for the Initiatives for Small Mediterranean Islands association (Natura 2000 of Embiez and Brusc lagoon),
– 2 guards for the Calanques National Park,
– 2 guards for the Port-Cros National Park,
– 1 guard for the Domaine du Rayol association (DPM Conservatoire du littoral).
Photo credit Florent GARDIN.
